Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

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A very simple and quick Filipino dish. This is a sour broth soup with tilapia fish fillets. The flavor is sour but it actually enhances your appetite. This is considered comfort food in my house.

Submitted by Meli D
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks

  • 1 small head bok choy, chopped

  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks

  • 1 cup thinly sliced daikon radish

  • ¼ cup tamarind paste

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 dried red chile peppers (Optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium pot, combine the tilapia, bok choy, tomatoes and radish. Stir together the tamarind paste and water; pour into the pot. Toss in the chili peppers if using. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, or just until the fish is cooked through. Even frozen fish will cook in less than 10 minutes. Do not over cook or else the fish will fall apart. Ladle into bowls to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112 Calories
1g Fat
13g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 585mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.